Exercise 6. Complete the passage with the words from the box. freely      used        schoolwork         more       robots        transmits      health    since        I have had my robot for 3 years now, and it has helped me enormously with my (1)________. I can’t go to school because I have a (2)________ condition. So I send my robot to school in my place. The robot (3)________ information to me in real time and I can ask it to perform a number of functions. It asks and responds to questions from teachers, can move (4)________ around the school, and it even interacts with my classmates. I am really happy with it and my grades have improved dramatically (5)________ I have had it.        Although it was pretty difficult to get (6)________ to using the robot at first, I realise I am really lucky to have him. I was reading in the paper the other day that a lot of kids want (7)________ to learn or play with, or help them with their chores. I suppose a lot (8)________ people will have robots in the future as this type of technology continues to develop at a frightening pace. Exercise 7. Read the passage, then do the tasks.                      Earth Day is a birthday! Just like a birthday is a special day to celebrate a person, Earth Day is a special day that celebrates the Earth. It is a day to remember to take care of our planet.        Earth Day was born on April 22,1970, in San Francisco, California. It is now the largest, most celebrated environmental event worldwide. Every year, many countries around the world join together in the celebration of Earth Day on April 22nd. On Earth Day, people celebrate by doing things that help to protect the environment. Some things people do to help the Earth are: turn off the lights to conserve energy, plant trees, recycle, and pick up garbage in their communities.        You don’t have to wait for Earth Day though, you can help the environment every day! A.   Decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F). 1.   The first Earth Day was celebrated around the world. 2.   Earth Day is a day to take care of our planet, Earth. 3.   A few countries celebrate Earth Day. 4.   On Earth Day, people do some good things that help the planet. 5.   Turning lights off is a way to save energy. B.   Answer the questions. 1.   Where was Earth Day started?               2.   On what day is Earth Day celebrated?               3.   What can people do to help the Earth?